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Friday, 27 January 2017 10:00
Maldives: picture of a church causes offence
Social studies textbooks for grades 1-4 were recalled after an outcry from concerned parents over a page illustrating two Christian churches. The books had been introduced by the new management at Gateway International School, without official…
Friday, 27 January 2017 09:52
USA: Trump’s inauguration
The inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America took place in Washington, watched by tens of millions around the world. His speech was full of rhetoric and confirmed many of his…
Friday, 27 January 2017 09:49
Worldwide: prospects of martyrdom in 2017
The annual Persecution Trends report by the UK-based group Mohabat says that as well as the rise of brutalities against Christians in the Middle East, Pakistan and Africa, there is reason to worry about the safety…
Friday, 27 January 2017 09:45
Turkey: American pastor held in prison for his faith
Efforts to free an American pastor held in a Turkish prison for his Christian faith have failed. Andrew Brunson was arrested on 8 December and charged with ‘membership in an armed terrorist organisation’. On 29 December…
Friday, 27 January 2017 09:41
Burundi: not despairing but desperate
A worker for Christ wanted to write about recent news, but didn’t. Firstly it was too depressing, and secondly there was a fear of information getting into the wrong hands with the possibility of personal danger.…
Friday, 20 January 2017 09:03
World watches Trump’s inauguration
As Donald Trump is sworn in today as the 45th President of the USA, there is huge uncertainty and concern in many different countries. Some fear that he will be far too influenced by President Putin,…